What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Leuven is to bus and line 41 bus which costs €9 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Leuven is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €7 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lille Eikenlaan and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B via Herentals Station perron 10 and Aarschot Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Herentals and arriving at Louvain via Lierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Lille to Leuven?

The distance between Lille and Leuven is 71 km. The road distance is 51.6 km.

How do I travel from Lille to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €13 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Leuven?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Lille to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Leuven bus from?

Lille to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Herentals Station perron 10.

Where do I catch the Lille to Leuven train from?

Lille to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lierre station.

Train or bus from Lille to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lille to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €13 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 41 bus, which costs €9 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Lille to Leuven bus arrive?

Lille to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Aarschot Station perron 4.

Where does the Lille to Leuven train arrive?

Lille to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.

Can I drive from Lille to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Leuven is 52 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Lille to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Leuven.

Lille to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 41 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Leuven by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lierre to Louvaintrain L / ...
1h 42m
€13–25
Drive 51.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lille to Leuvencar 51.6 km
52 min
€8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 11 to Heist-op-den-Berg Station perron 3bus 51b
2. Take the train from Heist-op-den-Berg to Louvaintrain L / ...
2h 2m
€10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lille to Leuventaxi 51.6 km
52 min
€130–160
Bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 10 to Aarschot Station perron 4bus 32b
2. Take the bus from Aarschot Station perron 5 to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Bbus 41
2h 37m
€9

Lille to Leuven by bus and train

144Weekly Services

1h 42mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 71.1 km
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Lille, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Lierre to Louvain hourly. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille Eikenlaan to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B via Herentals Station afstaphalte, Herentals Station perron 10, and Aarschot Station perron 5 in around 2h 37m.

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